U.S. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has expressed strong concerns about Ryanair’s potential purchase of Chinese-made COMAC jets, particularly the C919, citing security risks due to the aircraft’s ties to the Chinese military. In a letter to Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary, he …
VietJet, Vietnam’s leading low-cost airline, plans to introduce Chinese-made COMAC ARJ21-700 jets on domestic routes starting April 15, 2025. This marks the first deployment of these aircraft in Vietnam, aimed at connecting the mainland to Con Dao Island following the …
China’s state-owned aerospace firm COMAC has announced the C949, an innovative supersonic airliner designed to surpass the retired Concorde’s capabilities. With a range of 11,000 kilometers and significantly reduced noise levels, the C949 aims to facilitate high-speed travel while possibly …
On March 30, 2025, the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) delivered its first C909 aircraft to Lao Airlines, marking a milestone for Chinese aviation. The C909, designed for 90 passengers with a range of 3,700 kilometers, will initially operate …
COMAC, China’s leading aircraft manufacturer, plans to significantly increase C919 production from 50 to 75 jets annually by 2024, aiming for a total of 200 by 2029. This ambitious strategy, revealed at a supplier conference, positions COMAC to compete more …
Hainan Airlines’ low-cost subsidiary, Urumqi Air, plans to acquire 40 C909 regional aircraft, formerly known as the ARJ21-700, to boost its regional capacity. This acquisition aligns with China’s initiative to promote domestically-produced aircraft, with deliveries expected between 2025 and 2032, …
Air China has signed a framework agreement with COMAC to become the launch customer for the C929 long-haul widebody aircraft, unveiled at the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition on November 12, 2024. Designed to carry approximately 280 passengers with …
